Controls Engineer

Requisition Number: 79446

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. ​

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​

Come break through with us.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Keep Corning's Pharmaceutical Glass production running at its best. As a Controls Engineer in Vineland, NJ, you will program and improve the controllers on the factory floor, reduce downtime by finding root causes, and build deep expertise in how controls systems connect to other plant systems. This is a standard weekday role (Monday to Friday, 8 to 5) with production support outside normal hours as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve controls systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), to increase uptime and product quality.
• Identify root causes of controls issues and implement lasting engineering solutions.
• Support new equipment installation and commissioning, serve as the controls project receiver, and provide post-install production support and training.
• Plan and execute electrical machine improvements and upgrades, and update engineering documents and drawings as systems change.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and multi-functional teams to align new systems to plant and corporate standards, while following electrical safety requirements.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of controls experience
• Ladder logic programming experience with Allen Bradley PLCs
• Experience with HMIs and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Electrical drawing experience using AutoCAD
• Experience identifying root cause of controls system issues and implementing corrective actions

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Master's degree in Engineering
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience implementing control strategies
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and servos
• Project management experience

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $126,041.00 - $173,307.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.